I X/ Six Traffic Fatalities Kill Area Youths Five Named Murder Charges At a sheriff's conference called for 9:30 Tuesday mor ning. Sheriff Arthur Tyrrell announced murder charges had been filed against five in the rock-throwing death of David L Klawes, 26, of 7906 Elm street. Harvard, Oct. 19. Bond set at $500,000 each charge Gary Lee Campbell, 19, 42 Arrowhead drive, Algonquin; Joseph M. Shine, 18, and John P. Shine, 20, both of 397 Asbury, Fox River Grove; James E. Glasder. 18, of 8407 Wium road, Cary, and Daniel E. Craig, 20, of 813 Main street, Cary. The last of the arrests was made between 3:30 and 4 o'clock Tuesdav morning. Oct. 26. • Impounded was a van belonging to Craig believed to have been used in the malicious act. " Sheriff Tyrrell credited his Detective division for pain staking effort leading to the arrests. A preliminary hearing has been set for Nov. 4 before Judge Conrad Floeter. Two rewards of $1,000 each were previously offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved in the incident Because the ap prehension was the work of the Sheriff's department, the money will not go to an in dividual However, because the donors wanted someone to benefit from the money. Tyrrell said the money may be used to purchase equipment for his department The first reward of $1,000 was made anonymously. The second came from Chuck Miller of McHenry Ready Mix in the same amount. Consider Committee Changes McHenry County board members have been asked to consider any changes in the s t a n d i n g c o m m i t t e e s . Discussion is under way to determine committees and committee rule regulations for the next year Most of the county business is conducted through the committee system (Continued on page 17) VOLUME 101 NUMBER 24 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1976 4 SECTIONS 44 PAGES 20' / * * Health Protection In Action It was vaccination day at Parkland school last Sunday, and at the end of seven hours, weary workers had administered to 2,902 persons ranging from 5 years to senior citizens. Bivalent vaccination was given to 1,520, including 1,234 over the age of 60 and the remainder in the high risk category from the age of 5 to 60. The monovalent vaccine was administered to five over 60 and other younger persons totalling 1,382 in all. The McHenry County Department of Health said Monday morning there are no plans for a return visit to McHenry. (STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD • in nits * THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER "SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Alan P. Linders, 19, of 1700 Pleasant avenue, Lakeland Park, was pronounced dead on arrival at Lake Forest hospital Saturday night. His injuries were suffered in an auto ac cident on St. Mary's road in Lake county. The youth's death was the second in his immediate family in little more than a year. His brother, Andrew C. Linders, was killed in a train accident in Libertyville Aug. 17, 1975. Alan Linders graduated from Woodstock high school with the class of 1975. He was presently attending Rockford college as a sophomore, majoring in theatrical art and music. When Thomas E. Lebrecht, 21, of 3121 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake, died early Monday, Oct. 25, in Sherman hospital, Elgin, he became the fourth victim of a two-vehicle crash that occurred Oct. 9 on Rt. 47, north of Woodstock. Mark A. Kaefer, 21, also of 5211 Patton drive, Wonder Lake, was killed in the Saturday night collision at Thayer road, four miles south of Hebron. Kaefer was a passenger in a van driven by Lebrecht. Wayne Garreau, 28, and his wife, Margaret, 27, of Hanover Park, died of injuries sustained in the collision. Kathleen A. Richardson, 18, of 601 W. Washington street, Marengo, was killed and the driver of a second vehicle slightly injured in a crash that occurred about 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the in tersection of Rt. 14 and Kish- waukee Valley road, just west of Woodstock. Ms. Richardson was struck broadside by a grain truck driven by Elizabeth M. Berryman of 1903 Hartland road, Woodstock, which was traveling south on the highway. According to witnesses and statements by Mrs. Berryman, Ms. Richardson failed to stop completely at the intersection and pulled directly into the path of the truck. Two1"* passengers in the Richardson car, Jill A. Richardson, 11, sister of the driver, and Dana L. Williams, 13, of Marengo, were taken to Memorial hospital Woodstock, in critical condition. Due to the extensive damage to both vehicles and leaking gasoline, traffic on Rt. 14 had to be re-routed for an hour and a half. A double fatality occurred on Rt. 173, near Harvard, early Saturday morning, claiming the lives of Rita J. McQueen, 20, of 708 N. O'Brien road. Harvard, and Kenneth R. Wilkinson, 21, of 17516 Streit road, Harvard. Both were pronounced dead on arrival at Harvard hospital. Sheriff's police went to the scene just before 2 a.m. They determined only that the McQueen car, apparently west bound on Rt. 173, and the vehicle driven by Wilkinson east-bound on Rt. 173, collided Wilkinson's wife, Pamela, 21, and son, 3, are both in Harvard hospital in serious condition. There were no passengers in the McQueen car. Echoes of their own words may return often to haunt the two presidential candidates, but their actual voices reaching millions of Americans will have nothing more to say in debate. The debate revival of 1976, however, will long be a fascinating part of our political history. Did they influence strongly millions of voters? Did they benefit an underdog President, or a favored challenger less well known? Were polls, especially those carried out in half an hour on the phone during and after the debate, with meaning? One would think perhaps they were not. Were later polls influenced by what news commentators and columnists said and wrote? One could suspect they were. Are debates on complicated subjects and sensitive issues really a good thing? Or do they produce too many political statements designed to appeal to various pressure groups because of the competitive bidding atmosphere of a con frontation? Is a President handicapped because what he says will stir international repercussions9 Does a challenger gain or lose if he verbally attacks a President9 I.one after the l«7fi campaign it will be these questions that remain to be debated. Many things trouble us. One is the tremendous importance placed on charisma, even to the point of keeping millions away from the polls. Isn't a larger segment of the voting public aware that more than charm is needed to run a country? And we are particularly distressed by the double standard displayed which puts many office holders at such a disadvantage they might well be afraid of opening their mouths in public. With an "anything goes" attitude about morals generally, suddenly anything even hinting of an ethnic or racial slur is sufficient to ruin a career. And the same critical public that makes the strongest objections looks back with repugnance at what they call the "witch hunt" of the Mc Carthy era. Just what do we call the present state of affairs, if it is not a "witch hunt" in reverse. This is not to condone slurs, but in view of the laxness that exists in most areas, an oc casional slip of the tongue hardly seems as world shaking as it is being made to seem. K A F. Investigation continues by sheriff's police. Connie J. Stahlecker, 18, of 14414 W. Kishwaukee Valley road, Woodstock, was found dead in her car about 7:20 Saturday morning by sheriff's police who responded to an accident call on Kishwaukee Valley road, west of Wood stock. Upon arrival, investigating authorities learned Miss Stahlecker had for some un determined reason Peered nff > the thoroughfare and struck a tree. Although police received the report at 7:20, they believe the accident happened several hours earlier but was not discovered until daylight because of the position of the auto in trees and shrubs along the road. A Capron man was ticketed for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident following an accident on Route 31, south of McHenry, Oct. 22. According to the McHenry County Sheriff's department a car driven by ElsieJVI. Smith', 4309 W. Crystal Lake road, McHenry, was north-bound and had started to Businessman Louis Consago Dies At Age 57 Louis J. Consago, 57, a businessman in the McHenry community for the past twenty years, died in McHenry hospital Sunday, Oct. 24. Mr. Consago was for several years co-owner and manager of the McHenry theatre. Later he became active in the real estate business locally and was associated with Gateway Realtors. In recent years he formed his own construction business which he called Consago Builders. His latest subdivision (Continued on page 17) make a right turn into 1202 S. Route 31. A vehicle driven by James R. Taft, Route 1. Capron. struck the rear of the Smith vehicle before he could slow down enough to avoid the collision. He told investigators he had been driving behind the other car when it suddenly braked and turned right. He must not have seen the signal, he added. Cars driven by Evelyn JE. Williams, 134 S. Highland Avjpue^.JUicH«nj:y and by Leonard A. Coniglio, 411 E. Liberty, Wauconda. collided on Route 120 last Friday, ac cording to the McHenry county Sheriff's department. Ms. Williams said she was making a left turn from 3004 Route 120 and did not see the other car, which she hit in the side. Donald E. Wright, 1402 N. Fairview, McHenry, was issued a citation for failing to yield at an intersection by Sheriff's police Friday following a collision on Lincoln road at Eastwood lane, east of McHenry. His car was hit by a vehicle driven by Michael C. Lacognata, 1309 Hiawatha trail, McHenry, according to the report. Lacognata said he was west-bound on Lincoln when the other car pulled out in front of him. Two automobile accidents were .reported within minutes at adjoining addresses on Chapel Hill road, east of McHenry, Oct. 23, according to police. At 8:43 p.m. a car driven by Patricia A. Byrne, 1214 Old Bay road, McHenry, struck a vehicle driven by Patrick W. Merkel, 810 N. Center street, McHenry at 1407 Chapel Hill road. Merkel said that he had backed from a driveway and his car's engine stalled. He put on his flashers, but before he could get his car started or moved, it was hit by the other vehicle. Ms. Byrne said she was traveling 35 or 40 when she saw (Continued on page 17) Student Music Festival Oct. 30 RICHARD WHITECOTTON Choral Director Invite Public To Health Agency Planning Meeting The Health Systems agency for Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties, Inc., will hold its regular board of directors meeting Thursday, Oct. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Corporate office, 400 South Old Rand road, Lake Zurich. The Health Systems agency has been designated by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare to provide health planning ser vices for the residents of Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. Area residents are en couraged to attend meetings and participate in agency activities. Offer Voters Guide WILLIAM TOALSON Band Director One of the most eagerly anticipated musical events of the year in McHenry is the annual Area Junior High School Music festival. This will be the seventh Fall season to bring, huge crowds to West campus auditorium. The 1976 event will be held at the same location Saturday, Oct. 30. at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets will be sold at the door, with special prices for families. Throughout the day, mem bers of the massed band and chorus will rehearse in preparation for the evening concert (Continued on page 17) The Plaindealer is offering readers an eight-page Voters Guide which is a part of this issue. It contains non-partisan election information to aid voters in making their selec tions for county, state and national offices. The guide was prepared in cooperation with the Wood- stock-McHenry League of Women Voters. It is suggested readers keep this special section for reference. It is also possible to take a copy into the polling booth next Tuesday. K. Of C. Plan Candy Days Halloween Party For Youth The McHenry Jaycees, McHenry Lions club and the city of McHenry will sponsor a Halloween party Oct. 31 again this year in East campus gymnasium. Youngsters of the area will be guests. This popular event received wide support from many local organizations and is expected to attract over 500 young spooks and goblins along with many parents. Highlighting the evening will be the Jaycee Spook House which always produces more than its share of excitement and thrills. Each youngster will also receive free trick-or-treat packages as well as other refreshments. Prizes will be awarded in several costume judging categories. The Halloween party will begin at 6:30 p.m. and costume judging in the younger age categories will start shortly thereafter Parents are asked to mark Sunday. Oct. 31, on their calendars and encourage their youngsters to participate in this safe and fun filled activity. Rescue Child From Cave-In Nine-year-old Ellen Marie Ester is alive and well today because of the life saving ef forts of a retired neighbor, in Whispering Oaks. Last Thursday afternoon Earl Sbragia of 4617 Front Royal drive was walking outside his home when he ob served a cave-in of a sand and dirt pile made by children near the construction site for a new home. Ellen was one of them. Sbragia. who estimated the pile must have been about 3 square feet, hurried to the accident scene and found the child completely buried. After a period of 10 to 15 minutes, he managed to reach the youngster, who was on her side and unable t<y move A huge chunk of dirLwas covering the op^fltng. The rescuer said Ellen didn't appear to be breathing when he pulled her out, but began to revive when Hp Hilled dirt and sand away from her mouth. Her eyes were filled with sand,, he noted. The rescue squad was called and administered oxygen to the child as she was taken to McHenry hospital for X-rays. Ellen Marie returned to classes at Edgebrook Monday morning although some soreness persisted Her grateful mother. Mrs. Ellen Ester, 4614 Garden Quarter, said. "We were fortunate". Mayor Joseph Stanek signs proclamation proclaiming Nov. 5 and 6 Tootsie Roll Candy days in McHeiiry for the Knights of Columbus. From left, watching, are James H. Bitternian, grand knight; William E. Miller, past grand knight and Tootsie Roll chairman; Donald L. Mercure, K. of C. treasurer, and Richard T. Sokolowski, financial secretary for the K. of C. v., , STAFF PHOTO-BARBARA GILPIN